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Makers of Peaky Blinders are in talks over creating a MUSICAL version of the hit BBC show.

Brummie writer and director Steven Knight told the Birmingham Mail he has held talks about taking the Shelby family to the theatre.

The hit show, which has won worldwide success, is expected to run for another two TV series.

And Steven says he is not short of options to keep the Peaky Blinders brand going. He reveals he has had “grown-up conversations” about the potential for a musical – and believes the show lends itself to the stage.

“We have been approached by all kinds of people about Peaky-related stuff, not least a musical,” he said.

“That may happen, and it would be great.

“It’s a thought I’ve been having for a long time but we are now having grown-up conversations with people who make musicals.